Random

Just wanted to post some random pics of the kiddos. We had a fun day in San Diego at cousin Maggie's during John and Kathy's visit. Connor and Ashlyn played with the kids.

The look of wonder..............

Silly FUN!!

Sooo hard to do Ashlyn's hair...........she is on the move......which is why she has crooked bows!

Kathy, Connor, John and Maggie at Extraordinary Desserts in Hillcrest

This was the delish dessert that Maggie and I shared........shortbread layered with cream, bananas, long shavings of chocolate and a sweet sauce..........OMG!! Perfect with my latte!

Ashlyn was so tired....she fell asleep in the 10 minute car ride....stayed asleep as I carried her in and stayed asleep the entire time we were there.

Another day out and about!!


Asleep in the car.....love this face!



Definitley not asleep in the car.......

 Valentine's Day Party............

Getting ready for Connor's Valentine's Day Party at school......had to get some use out of this outfit!

Looks like my mom must have let one of the kids hold the camera......blurry lense.

She was so happy to be part of the day!

Singing their special song they practiced....wish I didn't have to miss it.....I had to sleep!

Happy Valentine's Day to my little sweetie's!

Eight years

Ok, I know this is wayyyy late..........our Anniversary was December 28th, but if I am going to journal and document the happenings of our life I have to backtrack a little.

So, my babe and I have been married 8 years........somehow it doesn't seem that long.........but at the same time I feel like I have known him half my life.

A little stroll down memory lane...our hair stylist Rachel introduced us in passing at Maggie's house (Sean's cousin) as I had given Rachel a ride to pick up her son. Rachel then scheduled our hair appointments on the same night to give us an opportunity to talk. Rachel told me he was coming about 10 minutes before he got there, so what is a girl to do with wet hair.....I put some lipstick on of course! He was shy, sweet and cute....we chatted a little and had some See's candy as it was approaching Christmas time. Rachel had to coerce us a little into exchanging phone numbers...and the rest is history! We dated for 3 years, we were engaged on Sean's birthday and married just after 4 years from the time we met. We had a beautiful wedding.......and we danced to Steve Tyrell's version of "The Way You Look Tonight".  A dance that we took lessons to learn............my babe did great!

Just a few of the things I love about Sean........his sweet smile, big broad shoulders that give the best hugs, the way he makes me feel......and he is the best father!

This year we celebrated with going to the movies (a rare outing these days) a little wine tasting and then dinner at South Coast Winery.

Awweee memories

Filet for Sean of course!

My salmon dish................very tasty!

We had a lovely evening! Here's to many more years together babe.....till we are old and grey.....forever and ever!  Love you babe! xoxo

New Beginnings

A new year has begun and I feel compelled to create memories for my family.......like this overwhelming need that is gnawing at my gut. My family and close friends know that I have the worst memory known to man and I somehow think that I will remember such important milestones like what Connor's first words were or when Ashlyn started walking (thank goodness I jotted those down somewhere). So, what better way to document these memories than by blogging! Something I have wanted to do for a long time. This may also serve as journal of sorts for my children to read someday and for them to know what their mama was like when they were young.

I hope that our family and friends near and far enjoy this blog where I hope to document our life through words and photography. Bare with me as this is a work in progress.

Papa and Ashlyn (17 months) at the playground

Sibling love.......I love it!! Well, Ashlyn looks a little scared below......I think it was because she wanted to get in the snow already! Connor had so much fun sledding and making snow angels and Ashlyn loved to eat the snow......we kept telling them not to eat yellow snow :-) Below: Lake Arrowhead fun in the snow at Papa's house. (Connor 3 1/2 and Ashlyn 17 months)

Jessica and Connor making snow angels





Our first real family photo taken in December by our friend Jessica at SouthCoast Winery in Temecula. We found out later that night that Ashlyn had developed Croup...........no wonder she was so fussy....my poor baby girl.

Until next time :-)